KAIYO – Japanese
Kaiyo Grill & Sushi sits at mile marker 81.7 on Islamorada's Old Highway, and it splits its attention between a sushi bar and a hardwood grill. From the fire: filet mignon under gorgonzola and shiitake, a rack of lamb finished with a honey and brandy glaze. From the cold side: yellowfin tuna, sea urchin, and rolls built on island-Asian flavours. Thai green curry and fried dumplings round it out. Dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday, five to nine. In the Keys, that counts as a reason to plan ahead.
81701 OLD HWY, ISLAMORADA, FL, 33036 6645556 https://www.kaiyokeys.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at KAIYO
Dairy-Free at KAIYO
KAIYO in Islamorada has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Catch of the Day, Yuca Fries and Whole Branzino. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at KAIYO
KAIYO in Islamorada has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Catch of the Day, Whole Branzino and Maduros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at KAIYO
KAIYO in Islamorada has 39 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Korean Fried Grouper Bites, Stuffed Avocado and Bubba Boat. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at KAIYO
KAIYO in Islamorada has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Filet Mignon, Hot Girl Roll and Pork Gyoza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at KAIYO
KAIYO in Islamorada has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Branzino and Roasted Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at KAIYO
KAIYO in Islamorada has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Branzino and Roasted Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at KAIYO
KAIYO in Islamorada has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Branzino and Roasted Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at KAIYO
KAIYO in Islamorada has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yuca Fries, Macadamia Hogfish and Grilled Bok Choy. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at KAIYO
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Girl Roll | 14.8 g | 139.2 g |
| Tuna Tataki Roll | 16.1 g | 58.8 g |
| Stuffed Avocado | 16.5 g | 29.6 g |
| Grilled Bok Choy | 101.7 g | 28 g |
| Tuna Nachos | 4.4 g | 27.8 g |
| Crispy Sushi Rice | 25.3 g | 24.8 g |
| Hurricane | 171.4 g | 24.7 g |
| Coco Loco | 77.8 g | 21.9 g |
| Rock and Roll | 77.8 g | 21 g |
| Spider | 14.4 g | 19.6 g |
| Pork Gyoza | 0.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Seafood Gyoza | 1.5 g | 17.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters
- Miso Egg Drop Soup - $9: tofu, shiitake, scallion, delicate egg ribbons in a soy-miso broth Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kaiyo Salad - $9: artisan greens, blistered tomato, candied carrot, pickled ginger, orange-ginger dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Key West Shrimp Salad - $15: local pink shrimp, cucumber, soy-cured watermelon, cherry tomato, light soy vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Steamed Edamame - $10: key lime juice and sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Candied Brussel Sprouts - $12: smoky bacon, bourbon-sweet chili glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Gyoza - $14: seared dumplings with ponzu and scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Gyoza - $19: lobster and crab dumplings in lobster bisque, finished with ikura Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Octopus - $19: flash fried octopus, shiitake aioli, yuca fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Sushi Rice - $14: seared sushi rice, yellowfin tuna tartare, kimchi aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Fried Grouper Bites - $20: served with kimchi aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Sushi Bar
- Yellowtail Tiradito Spoons (3) - $12: sashimi style yellowtail, jalapeño, goat cheese, seasonal apples, cilantro pesto, sriracha, black sea salt & truffle ponzu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tataki - $19: seared tuna, scallion, sesame seed, cilantro pesto, garlic ginger dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Nachos - $18: crispy wontons, spicy tuna, eel sauce, cilantro pesto, spicy mayo, jalapeño, and scallions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Avocado - $18: avocado stuffed with cream cheese, tuna tartare, topped with spicy mayo and red tobiko lightly torched with wonton chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bubba Boat - $135: Chef’s selection of 3 sushi rolls, 10 nigiri, and 10 sashimi Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Maki/Hand Roll - $8: Choice of 1 vegetable Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Fish Maki/Hand Roll - $10: Choice of 1 fresh fish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nigiri and Sashimi: Tuna, King Salmon, Yellowtail, Wahoo, Eel, Kani, Orange Masago, Octopus, Ebi, Wasabi Tobiko, Red Tobiko, Black Tobiko Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Fire
- Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop - $40: baby bok choy, maduros, sesame-soy reduction Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Ribeye - $55: garlic potato purée, shiitake, teriyaki glace Available at: dinner
- Filet Mignon - $58: crispy yuca, asparagus cream, soy-cured egg yolk Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Churrasco - $45: grilled skirt steak, arroz congri, crispy leek, Caribbean chimichurri Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Branzino - $43: wood-grilled, finished with crispy scallion Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Caribbean Lobster: wood-grilled, with crab salad and shiitake Béchamel Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Mosaic - $36: seasonal fish, crab cake, seaweed wrapped, citrus beurre blanc Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catch of the Day: ask your server Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vibrante y Fresco
- Asian Short Rib - $54: braised short rib, lettuce, kimchi, chimichurri Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peking Duck - $51: shredded pekin duck, Oaxaca cheese, scallion, hoisin crema, Chinese pancake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz Chaufa - $19: wok-fried jasmine rice with shrimp and chicken, soy ají Amarillo sauce, scallion, and aromatic herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Rice Congri - $45: crispy rice, Korean BBQ short rib, mojo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster & Steak Yakitori - $48: charcoal-grilled skewers, ginger-teriyaki glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
Shareables
- Yuca Fries - $7: crisp fried yuca with herb salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Potato Purée - $7: creamy potato purée infused with roasted garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Bok Choy - $5: charred baby bok choy with light soy glaze Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Rice - $5: steamed short-grain rice, rice vinegar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maduros - $7: sweet plantains, slow-caramelized Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Asparagus - $7: fire-roasted spears, finished with olive oil and sea salt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Speciality Rolls
- Islamorada - $15: tuna, avocado, mango and cilantro pesto Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macadamia Hogfish - $16: fried hogfish, mango, pineapple, and mango sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Girl Roll - $16: jumbo lump crab meat, cucumber, topped with spicy tuna, eel sauce & crispy tempura chips Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Best Crunchy - $17: tuna, crab, avocado, wrapped in crispy fried panko and spicy mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spider - $17: dusted soft-shell crab, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, and eel sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coco Loco - $18: coconut shrimp, cucumber, jalapeño, topped with avocado, Thai curry and toasted coconut Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunrise Sunset - $19: spicy tuna, cucumber, topped with salmon, avocado, lemon wheel, black tobiko, and sweet sriracha Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hurricane - $20: wahoo, cucumber, tuna, scallions topped with avocado, wahoo, jalapeno, spicy mayo and sweet sriracha Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rock and Roll - $21: spicy tuna, jalapeño, cream cheese, avocado, with fresh wahoo, spicy mayo, eel sauce, wasabi tobiko and fried leeks on top Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Squared - $21: spicy tuna, cucumber, topped with tuna, avocado, jalapeño, sweet sriracha, and wasabi aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- B-28 - $22: soft shell crab, spicy tuna, cucumber topped with salmon, avocado, with eel sauce, wasabi honey, and spicy mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Blue Marlin Lobster Roll - $24: tempura lobster, lump crab meat topped with tuna, spicy mayo, and eel sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $17: yellowfin tuna, cucumber, kimchi, sesame Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll - $13: lump crab salad, avocado, sesame Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tataki Roll - $15: togarashi-crusted tuna, ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Volcano Roll - $21: California roll topped with shrimp, crab, spicy mayo, sesame Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Happy Hour
- Happy Hour California Roll - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Hour Spicy Tuna Roll - $9.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Hour Arroz Chaufa - $25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Hour Pork Gyoza - $7.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Hour Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Hour Yuca Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Hour Kaiyo Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Hour Miso Egg Drop Soup - $5 Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about KAIYO
- Is KAIYO dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. KAIYO has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Catch of the Day, Yuca Fries and Whole Branzino.
- What can I eat at KAIYO on a dairy-free diet?
- Catch of the Day, Yuca Fries and Whole Branzino carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does KAIYO have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Yuca Fries and Macadamia Hogfish.
- Is KAIYO gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at KAIYO?
- Hot Girl Roll, at roughly 139.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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